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PGC 42L

1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto

Red Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,397 mi
Last recorded53,397 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto52,961 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 42L
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Auto
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 53,397 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 53,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,961 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 52,961 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 53,553 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 52,425 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Auto?

Based on 4,565 MOT tests across 437 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
407
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
437
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 115
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Stop lamp not working 71
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 68
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 62
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PGC 42L is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto in Red with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 52,961 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 Auto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PGC 42L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 53 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PGC 42L registered?

PGC 42L is a 1973 Aston Martin V8 Auto, first registered on 12 June 1973.

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